business mods tackle vehicle demand slump

Business mods tackle vehicle demand slump

Car dealers have had a difficult first quarter as the impact of macro policies, high interest rates, and tightening credit space has caused a sharp decline in vehicle demand in Vietnam.
reliability remains issue in vietnams electricity policy

Reliability remains issue in Vietnam’s electricity policy

Vietnam’s energy issues are still prevalent, even after it bumped up the electricity retail price earlier this month.
ideas rendered for precarious renewables position

Ideas rendered for precarious renewables position

Luring investment into renewable energy in Vietnam will only happen if revised policies are crafted, industry leaders have insisted.
pdp8 approval faces further delays

PDP8 approval faces further delays

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) plans to develop and propose policies for implementing the new power development pilot scheme, Power Development Plan VIII (PDP8), after obtaining the prime minister's request no later than mid-May.
voices grow louder for energy plan approval

Voices grow louder for energy plan approval

Numerous organisations and investors are urging Vietnam to swiftly define policies to accelerate the deployment of 7GW of offshore wind energy by 2030.
nations real estate requiring a greater policy drive

Nation’s real estate requiring a greater policy drive

The second quarter of this year will see new legal documents issued that will alleviate difficulties in Vietnam’s real estate market. Nguyen Van Dinh, deputy chairman of the Vietnam Real Estate Association, spoke with VIR’s Hai Van about the issues involved.
more private capital required for seaports

More private capital required for seaports

A downturn in exports may prompt the private sector to reevaluate its investment plans in the nation’s seaports, which are estimated to require over $13 billion by 2030.
trade impediments continue to stifle chinese trade

Trade impediments continue to stifle Chinese trade

The benefits stemming from the reopening of China are coming in slower than anticipated, with Q1 exports disappointing and varying other hindrances preventing smoother trade between the two nations.
debate drags on for power pricing status

Debate drags on for power pricing status

More than 80 investors have declined to submit paperwork in order to negotiate power pricing, instead preferring to waiting for the introduction of a higher price band.
steel industry awaits indication of progress

Steel industry awaits indication of progress

The steel sector across Vietnam continues to face a variety of challenges to its growth prospects from multiple angles.
vietnams offshore wind realm remains in a muddle

Vietnam’s offshore wind realm remains in a muddle

The strategy for renewable energy development being in limbo is holding back offshore wind power prospects in Vietnam.
pricing structure not enough to clinch nations energy goals

Pricing structure not enough to clinch nation’s energy goals

Ineffective pricing mechanisms could result in slowed or halted investment in wind and solar energy projects in Vietnam, making it harder to ensure a just energy transition.
localities crack on with ip construction

Localities crack on with IP construction

Heavy investment into industrial park infrastructure is being made in the hopes of it becoming a significant source of revenue.
green logistics remain a taxing endeavour

Green logistics remain a taxing endeavour

Vietnam’s logistics businesses are advancing on a green path connected with digital transformation, but are also in a highly energy-intensive and polluting industry, raising concerns about the long-term sustainability and financial viability of the sector, experts have said.
apparel groups under supply chain pressure

Apparel groups under supply chain pressure

Vietnam’s textiles, garments, and footwear are compelled to compete on the basis of quality, the environment, and the working conditions of its employees, since low-cost labour and cheap prices are no longer an advantage.